Powerful Wind Reveals Ghost Signage at 88 Delancey
This image has been archived or removed.
Saturday’s powerful wind gusts revealed some choice ghost signage at 88 Delancey, between Orchard and Ludlow. Half of the metal fixture was ripped completely clear from its housing, landing on the sidewalk. Police units and a sanitation team were swiftly mobilized for the cleanup effort. The other half is safe and sound for now, but could be pulled down as well; it continued to rattle.
This image has been archived or removed.
In December 2008, after years hanging above the storefront, mother nature also brought down the purple Just Ask banner. The fallen comrade brought to light the old-school yellow signage of former tenant Vicmarr Electronics. Now, it seems that the original Vicmarr marquee is showing itself again. Well, at least half of it.
This image has been archived or removed.
[September 2008]
Recent Stories
Game Over for ‘Water World Amusements’ Arcade on Essex Street
Much like the movie of same, Water World Amusements unceremoniously sunk. The arcade, which opened just over a year ago at 35 Essex Street, is no more. Gaming cabinets remain locked in the dark retail space, while leasing signage dominates the store marquee. That this game room failed to hit is not a shock. Water […]
‘Greens and Grains’ Shutters, While Famous Hakki Readies Essex Chicken Spot
Greens and Grains is no more after a year in business, as Hell Square eats another of its own. Instead, the so-called Pizza Champion is opening a chicken-focused eatery. Hakki Akdeniz, who owns a plethora of pizzerias around the neighborhood, is planning to open Essex Chicken at 115 Essex Street. Just a few doors down […]
La Pecora Bianca to Open Another Outpost at Former Delicatessen Space on Prince Street
Delicatessen shuttered suddenly last month after eleven years in Little Italy. However, its demise is actually months in the making, and with a big-name takeover on the way, to boot. The 2,000 square-foot corner space at 265 Lafayette (aka 54 Prince) is to become the third Manhattan outpost of La Pecora Bianca. And renovations are […]
Zara Looks to Legalize its Oversized SoHo Flagship Store
The flagship Zara store on Broadway is hoping to legalize its SoHo footprint by altering the current zoning. Zara, which purchased the commercial condo at 503 Broadway in 2015 for $284 million, occupies a much larger footprint than what is permitted under the current zoning. (Former location of Old Navy from 1998 to 2015.) Once […]
Does this East Broadway Traffic Pattern Change Alleviate Bridge Congestion?
As part of the effort to address the logjam to the Williamsburg Bridge, there was a previous update to the traffic pattern near the Lower East Side on-ramp. Motorists can no longer turn onto Clinton Street from East Broadway during nighttime hours. New signs have been in place beside the signals. But has this simple […]
